Nairobi:The National Treasury and the Communications Authority of Kenya have called on the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) to utilize its extensive network and optimize underused public assets to achieve operational self-sustainability.
According to Kenya News Agency, during the 152nd World Post Day celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Cyrell Odede Wagunda, the Public Investments and Assets Management Principal Secretary, emphasized the need for PCK to transition from maintaining infrastructure to generating commercial returns on its properties, fleets, and technology.
Wagunda noted that under the Government Owned Enterprise Act 2025, PCK will operate on commercial principles without relying on government funding. He highlighted the unique reach of PCK’s physical footprint and stressed the importance of optimizing public assets and creating a modern logistics platform.
He also urged PCK to rebrand and market its services to compete with private logistics providers, clarifying that public service obligations in less viable regions would be funded separately to ensure fair evaluation of PCK’s performance.
John Tonui, Postmaster General and CEO of PCK, announced a strategic partnership with QuanZhou QuanLan Logistics Information Technology, making PCK the official super-agent for Eastern and Central Africa. Tonui highlighted the organization’s commitment to expanding beyond traditional postal services by embracing e-commerce and logistics.
He stated that PCK’s extensive network of over 600 outlets is crucial for delivering public and commercial services and mentioned the focus on human capital and digital skill investments to prepare staff for modern logistics challenges.
David Mugonyi, Director General of the Communications Authority of Kenya, discussed regulatory measures to promote fair competition and service quality in the postal sector. He mentioned the deployment of RFID tracking equipment in 30 post offices and LAN installations in 17 counties as part of efforts to modernize PCK.
Globally, According to Universal Postal Union, more than 660,000 post offices and 4.6 million postal staff form one of the largest ecosystems, offering a range of services to citizens, businesses, and governments.
Additionally, Lidiway Nyakio from Karamugi Girls High School in Chuka was awarded first place in the 55th UPU International Letter-Writing Competition for Young People for her letter on the importance of human connection in a digital world.
